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Our young people are the foundation of what is to come in the future of our county and our world. Unfortunately, there are boys and girls throughout the planet that are without food, shelter, water, and the guidance of strong parents or guardians. At these pivotal young ages, these children begin to form a view of the world that will ...

The Troup County Board of Commissioners was held this past Thursday morning, March 29th, with some valuable information that pertains to all citizens. For over 50 years, the Troup County Fire Department has continued a trend of growth, prosperity, and service to all of Troup County. Each year, Chief Dennis Knight reports to the board of commissioners on all of ...

Saturday, April 14th will sound off this spring’s Break Every Chain series at Lafayette Square. Breaking Every Chain Recovery Revival has partnered with 808 Ministries to break the chains that bind those battling addiction. The march begins at 11:30 at LaGrange High School and the revival starts at 12:30 at the Square. There will be several guest speakers and people ...

Senior Vice Commander Deborah Clark, VFW Trustee John Piecuch, and Auxiliary President Lisa Cantrell from VFW Post 4629 came to LaGrange High School to surprise Libby Criswell with the Outstanding Spokesperson of Freedom award. Libby participated in the Voice of Democracy audio essay scholarship contest where high school students across America wrote about a patriotic theme for their share of ...

Friends of The Thread are planning to hold the ribbon cutting of the second segment of The Thread Saturday, April 21st. Segment 2 Ribbon Cutting is planned for Saturday, April 21st. The event will be held at Eastside Park in LaGrange starting at 8:30 a.m. Festivities include a Chip Times USATF certified 5K, Cutest Dog on the Thread Contest, Ribbon ...

The LaGrange/Troup County Chamber of Commerce continues to grow their already expansive group of businesses, with over 900 businesses and counting. Their membership committee continues to reach all of their businesses year after year with personal calls and continues to attract new businesses into the fold. This past Thursday afternoon, March 29th, they added another business when Georgia Water and ...

Great Wolf Lodge in La-Grange is holding several information sessions and hiring events to fill hundreds of positions. Great Wolf is hiring employees to work in Retail, Aquatics, Guest Services, Housekeeping, and Food & Beverage. To learn more about the departments and job opportunities you can attend one of three information sessions April 5, 6, & 7th. Information Sessions: Thursday, ...

Troup County Sheriff’s Investigators have arrested two male suspects who allegedly committed a violent Home Invasion Robbery. Wednesday morning around 10:15 a.m., Investigators and Deputies with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office were called to Frost School Road in East Troup County upon reports of a possible Home Invasion. Deputies arrived and made contact with the 19year-old male victim, who appeared ...

LaGrange Police have charged a pair of young males with Entering Auto after they were caught on video stealing a purse from a vehicle in the downtown parking deck. Thursday evening around 6:37 p.m., officers with the LaGrange Police Department received a complaint from a female in reference to an Entering Auto. The female reported to the officers at the ...

Troup County Sheriff’s Investigators are looking to identify suspect(s) who appeared to have shot a young man from another vehicle while he was riding along the interstate. Early Thursday morning, Investigators with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office were called to Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center Emergency Room in reference to a male subject who arrived with what appeared to be ...